England vs New Zealand LIVE: Ben Stokes’ brilliant innings inspires England to victory in third ODI at the Oval

The four-match series is all square at 1-1 following England’s victory at the Ageas Bowl

Ben Stokes scored his first ODI century since 2017 as England take charge against New Zealand at the Oval (Getty Images)

England are looking to back up their impressive win at the Ageas Bowl with another victory over New Zealand when the two teams meet at The Oval this afternoon for the third one day international in this four match series.

Liam Livingstone was the star for England at Southampton, anchoring the innings with a wonderfully worked 95* from 78 deliveries in a rain-affected first innings. His heroics were needed after Trent Boult had earlier reduced England to 8-3 but Livingstone, backed up by decent knocks from Moeen Ali and Sam Curran saw the hosts up to 226-7.

In reply New Zealand lost constant wickets and could only muster 147 all out despite a fighting half-century from Daryl Mitchell. England’s win leaves this series delicately poised as the teams take to the field for the third ODI this afternoon with Jos Buttler hoping his top order batters rediscover their form ahead of the Cricket World Cup in October.

Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:

England vs New Zealand LIVE: New Zealand in England 2023 updates

• Toss: New Zealand win the toss and choose to bowl
• Wicket! Bairstow. England 0-1
• Wicket! Root, England 13-2
• Malan 50! England 106-2
• Stokes 50! England 119-2
• Stokes 100! England 207-2
• Wicket! Malan out for 96, England 212-3
• Wicket! Buttler out for 38, England 290-4
• Stokes 150! England 307-4
• Wicket! Stokes out for 182! England 348-6
• England all out for 368
• Wicket! Young out for 12! New Zealand 18-1
• Wicket! Conway out for 9! New Zealand 24-2
• Wicket! Nicholls out for 4! New Zealand 28-3
• England win by 181 runs

England vs New Zealand

41.2

Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone. Off break half volley, outside off stump moves in front working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.

13 September 2023 15:42

England vs New Zealand

41.1

Glenn Phillips to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, run save by Ferguson.

13 September 2023 15:41

England vs New Zealand

40.6

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Young.

13 September 2023 15:40

[13 September 2023 15:39 · Sonia Twigg]

England 312-4 (41), Stokes 153, Livingstone 9, Ferguson 0-69 (7)

While Buttler pulled out all the shots, Livingstone is just providing support to Stokes as he continues on his mammoth innings.

England have just nine overs left to score as many runs as possible.

England vs New Zealand

40.5

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.

13 September 2023 15:39

England vs New Zealand

40.4

Wide Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Latham, fielded by Ravindra.

13 September 2023 15:38

England vs New Zealand

40.4

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Young.

13 September 2023 15:38

England vs New Zealand

40.3

Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Leg cutter yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

13 September 2023 15:37

[13 September 2023 15:36 · Sonia Twigg]

England innings

Here’s some action shots from today:

Joss Buttler pulled out the scoop shot on a couple of occasions (Getty Images)

Dawid Malan played well for his 96 against New Zealand (Getty Images)

England vs New Zealand

40.2

Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Conway.

13 September 2023 15:36